May weather forecast
Hermiston, OR

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Weather in May

The beaming rays of May in Hermiston, Oregon, lay embeddings of the impending summer. As temperatures climb steadily, both the humidity and cloud percentage have a marked decrease. These transitions compose a setting well-suited for daytime outdoor activities, with ample sunshine and bright, clear skies. Consequently, the city's scenery electrifies and come alive. The flourishing of flora and fauna that typically characterizes Hermiston's spring season becomes especially pronounced during this month.

Temperature

As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Hermiston anticipates a pronounced temperature drop from daily highs during the nights of May, with an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Hermiston, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Hermiston, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hermiston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 8.11" (206mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Hermiston, snow does not fall in April through August and October.

Daylight

In Hermiston, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:39 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Hermiston, is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hermiston, Oregon, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Hermiston, Oregon, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Hermiston, snow does not fall in April through August and October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hermiston?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:39 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hermiston, Oregon, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hermiston, OR

Average temperature in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Hermiston, OR

Average pressure in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hermiston, OR

Average wind speed in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Hermiston, OR

Average humidity in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

Average rainfall in May
Hermiston, OR

Average rainfall in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and December (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Hermiston, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hermiston, OR

Average snowfall in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hermiston, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hermiston, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hermiston, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Hermiston, OR

Average UV index in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hermiston, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Hermiston, OR

Average visibility in May - Hermiston, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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